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P225 NOX

1997 BMW Z3

Blue Petrol 1895cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

84,556 mi
Last recorded84,556 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 BMW Z383,222 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP225 NOX
MakeBMW
ModelZ3
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,895cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 84,556 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 84,521 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 76,954 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 70,856 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 70,683 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 70,647 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 70,646 miles

Rear exhaust rear box corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 70,635 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2018 70,587 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2017 70,534 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 70,363 miles

exhaust tail pipe corroded , not blowing

slight mist of oil on n/s/r diff

Fail 21 Mar 2016 70,337 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust tail pipe corroded , not blowing

slight mist of oil on n/s/r diff

Pass 26 Mar 2015 69,896 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2014 69,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2014 69,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 65,039 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 62,174 miles

Both numberplates starting to deteriorate

Front brake pads stareting to get low (offside)

Front tyres starting to perish

Offside rear shock aborber starting to weep

Rear exhaust rusty

Screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2011 58,173 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 55,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 51,923 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 49,572 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing low 3mm

Pass 20 Mar 2007 47,043 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 44,248 miles

How Reliable is the BMW Z3?

Based on 498,063 MOT tests across 26,000 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
2,128
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
26,000
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,103
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,600
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 10,064
position lamp(s) not working 9,305
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 7,992
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P225 NOX is a 1997 BMW Z3 in Blue with a 1,895cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1997 BMW Z3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 83,222 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW Z3 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 17,103 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P225 NOX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW Z3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this BMW Z3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P225 NOX is a 1997 BMW Z3, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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